Noah & Flood

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Explore 1,463 Jewish texts related to the theme of Noah & Flood, drawn from Midrash, Kabbalah, Apocrypha, and classical Jewish literature.

Maker of Heaven and Earth of Shmuel

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The passage starts by quoting Exodus 37:1: “Betzalel crafted the Ark of acacia wood: its length was two and a half cubits, its width a cubit and a half, and its height a cubit and ...

Wisdom of Noah and Moses

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The ancient rabbis certainly thought so. We find this idea beautifully illustrated in Shemot Rabbah, a collection of rabbinic interpretations on the Book of Exodus. It uses a verse...

Covenant of Betzalel

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But Jewish tradition teaches us that healing often comes from the very source of our pain. The Shemot Rabbah, a compilation of rabbinic interpretations on the Book of Exodus, explo...

Tabernacle: Divine Presence

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It wasn't just a tent; it was a portable sanctuary, a reflection of the Divine Presence, and the artisans poured their hearts and souls into every thread. Shemot Rabbah, a collecti...

Betzalel's Transgression and Tabernacle

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The Torah tells us, "Betzalel crafted..." regarding every single item in the Tabernacle. But, wait a minute! Did he really do it all himself? That's the question posed in Shemot Ra...

Kingdom of King Yoash

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The Book of 2 Kings (12:16) tells us, “They did not require a reckoning from the men [by whose hand] they gave the silver [to give to the workmen, as they acted with trustworthines...

Solomon in Heaven and From

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The text opens with a verse from Psalms (45:17): “Your sons will be in the stead of your fathers.” This seemingly simple statement kicks off a fascinating exploration of legacy and...

Elijah and Creation of Alacrity

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You turned the house upside down. You lit every lamp, peered into every corner. Why? Because the reward – finding that lost treasure – was worth the effort. Well, Shir HaShirim Rab...

Elazar: Adam at the Dawn of Creation

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It’s a question that bubbles up from the depths of Jewish tradition, and Shir HaShirim Rabbah, a collection of Rabbinic interpretations on the Song of Songs, offers some fascinatin...